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Best sun destinations in September 2026 – where to go

The insider's month — Mediterranean crowds thin while weather stays perfect. Tropical destinations begin their second wind.

9

Avg UV Index

12

destinations

269

Avg sunny days/yr

Top 12 destinations for September

Ranked by optimal weather conditions, UV intensity and travel accessibility.

Bali, Indonesia
#1
UV 9
Indonesia

Bali

Island of the Gods with lush rice terraces and powerful equatorial sunshine.

9 min burn
220 sunny days
Peak UV: 13
April - October
Santorini, Greece
#2
UV 7
Greece

Santorini

Iconic white-washed villages with stunning sunsets and strong Mediterranean UV.

12 min burn
280 sunny days
Peak UV: 10
April - October
Maui, Hawaii, USA
#3
UV 9
USA

Maui, Hawaii

Valley Isle with Hana Road and Haleakala sunrise.

9 min burn
275 sunny days
Peak UV: 12
April - October
Barcelona, Spain
#4
UV 6
Spain

Barcelona

Vibrant coastal city with Gaudí architecture and sunny beaches.

15 min burn
280 sunny days
Peak UV: 9
May - October
Mykonos, Greece
#5
UV 7
Greece

Mykonos

Cosmopolitan island with famous beach clubs and nightlife.

12 min burn
280 sunny days
Peak UV: 10
May - September
Fiji, Fiji
#6
UV 10
Fiji

Fiji

Pristine islands with warm hospitality and strong South Pacific UV levels.

9 min burn
210 sunny days
Peak UV: 13
May - October
Zanzibar, Tanzania
#7
UV 11
Tanzania

Zanzibar

Spice Island with pristine beaches and extreme equatorial sun exposure.

8 min burn
250 sunny days
Peak UV: 14
June - October
Lisbon, Portugal
#8
UV 6
Portugal

Lisbon

Coastal capital with colorful neighborhoods and Atlantic sunshine.

15 min burn
290 sunny days
Peak UV: 9
April - October
Gold Coast, Australia
#9
UV 9
Australia

Gold Coast

Australia's playground with world-famous beaches and notoriously high UV levels.

9 min burn
300 sunny days
Peak UV: 14
Year-round
Maldives, Maldives
#10
UV 11
Maldives

Maldives

Paradise atolls with overwater bungalows and extreme equatorial sun exposure.

8 min burn
250 sunny days
Peak UV: 14
November - April
Dubai, UAE
#11
UV 10
UAE

Dubai

Futuristic desert city with extreme heat and dangerously high UV index.

9 min burn
350 sunny days
Peak UV: 13
November - March
Cancún, Mexico
#12
UV 9
Mexico

Cancún

Crystal-clear waters and ancient Mayan ruins make Cancún a tropical paradise with intense Caribbean sun.

9 min burn
240 sunny days
Peak UV: 12
December - April